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University at Buffalo

Director, Strategic Partnerships

🇺🇸 Buffalo, NY

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $115K - $130K

💻 Other

🗓️ December 22nd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University at Buffalo is hiring a Director, Strategic Partnerships to create, strengthen, and manage strategic partnerships with corporations, non-profit organizations, and key stakeholders. The role involves developing and implementing engagement strategies, cultivating new partnerships, managing a portfolio of partners, and supporting the growth of executive and professional education programs.

Highlights
  • Develop and implement a multi-year strategy aligning partnerships with the school's academic and research strengths.
  • Identify, research, and qualify new strategic partnership prospects.
  • Lead cultivation and solicitation of institution-level partners, including proposal development and negotiation.
  • Coordinate with school leadership to identify market opportunities and promote executive and professional education programs regionally, nationally, and globally.
  • Manage active portfolio of corporate, non-profit, and university partners as primary contact.
  • Ensure stewardship of partnership agreements, including reporting and fulfillment of commitments.
  • Stay informed on industry trends and economic changes; communicate insights to stakeholders.
  • Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree and minimum 5 years of relevant experience in corporate relations, fundraising, or business development.
  • Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree and experience in higher education or non-profit settings.
  • Salary range is $115,000 - $130,000 for a full-time position within the SOM Alumni Engagement and External Relations department.